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A ZITAN RECESSED-LEG LONG TABLE, QIAOTOUAN QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,800,000 HKD
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Description
- zitan (Pterocarpus santalinus)
the top of a single-board floating panel tongue-and-grooved to the frame with shaped everted flanges, made of the same piece of wood as the small frame members at the ends, the edge of the frame gently moulding downward, all above the rounded legs double-lock tennoned into the top and cut to house the cusped spandrels, the legs conjoined at the shorter sides with two round stretchers and a double-ring medallion resting in between
Exhibited
Government House, Hong Kong, c. 1997-2003.
Grace Wu Bruce, Zitan Furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hong Kong Exhibition, Grace Wu Bruce, Hong Kong, 1999, cat. no. 6, pp. 20-21.
The Dr. S.Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture, Macao Museum of Art, Macau, 2003, pp. 16-17.
Grace Wu Bruce, Feast by a Wine Table Reclining on a Couch: The Dr. S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture III, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2007, cat. no. 46, pp. 138-139.
Grace Wu Bruce, Zitan Furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hong Kong Exhibition, Grace Wu Bruce, Hong Kong, 1999, cat. no. 6, pp. 20-21.
The Dr. S.Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture, Macao Museum of Art, Macau, 2003, pp. 16-17.
Grace Wu Bruce, Feast by a Wine Table Reclining on a Couch: The Dr. S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture III, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2007, cat. no. 46, pp. 138-139.
Condition
There is expected minor shrinkage leaving line gaps to the surface of the table. Expected bruising to the fragile extremities especially the tips of the feet. Strengthening and consolidation to the decorative flanges.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"An early Qing zitan table shows a delicacy different from the late Ming piece. The profile gives it a winged structure."
The apron in the form of separate spandrels is an early design found in Song and early Ming furniture. The present piece with this feature is probably a nostalgic piece fashioned in the 17th century after the ancient.